Obituary: Curt CarpenterCurt Carpenter, 56, of Rogers, formerly of Russellville, passed away Wednesday Nov. 19, 2014, at his home, surrounded by his family. The son of James and Nancy Carpenter, he was born Oct. 29, 1958, in McAlester, Okla. Curt was a 1976 graduate of Hot Springs High School and a graduate of Arkansas Tech University. He and Jeannie Morphis were married on May 24, 1980, in Russellville. He was the previous owner and manager of Village on the Creeks ...

Obituary: Ira HarperDARDANELLE — Ira Mack Harper, 60, of Dardanelle died Thursday, Nov. 20, 2014, at Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home. He was born Sept. 18, 1954, at Galveston, Texas, to Ira Lee and Louella Quinton Harper. He was a member of the Dardanelle Assembly of God church and was a United States Navy veteran. He loved hunting, fishing and sports. He was preceded in death by his mother, Louella Harper and a grandson, Justin Allen Johnson. Survivors includ...

Obituary: Herbert PittsCLARKSVILLE — Herbert Earl Pitts, 76, of Traskwood died Nov. 20, 2014, in Little Rock. He was born May 25, 1938, in Little Rock to the late Ollie and Leona Jones Pitts. He is survived by his wife, Maleta Bryant Pitts of Traskwood; sons, Michael L. Harper of Traskwood, James S. Harper of Benton and Michael Farley of Jacksonville; daughters, Amanda Frederick of Traskwood and Melissa Brown-Johnston of Jacksonville; brothers, Clifton Pitts of Ozon...

Obituary: Walter DavisCLARKSVILLE — Walter “W.L.” Davis Jr., 95, of Clarksville died Nov. 19, 2014, in Russellville. He was born Jan. 27, 1919, in Johnson County to the late Walter Davis Sr. and Virgie May (Sims) Davis. He was preceded in death by his parents and Mary (Barham) Davis; one sister; two brothers; a son, Larry L. Davis; one grandson; and two sons-in-law. He is survived by his wife, Frances Sparks Davis of Clarksville; sons, C.L. Davis (Sharon) of Russel...

Obituary: Pamela LeePamela Sue Lee, 61, of Dover, formerly of Russellville, passed away with family by her side on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014, in Russellville. The daughter of William and Rheaba Carr Huelle, she was born March 17, 1953, in Smyrna. She was a bookkeeper with Plumber Supply. She was studying to become a Jehovah’s Witness. Pamela enjoyed crocheting, fishing and spending time with her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry D. Lee...

Obituary: Carol DavisFRIENDSWOOD, Texas — Carol Ann Mudd Davis, 68, of Angleton, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2014. She was born on Dec. 12, 1945, to Oscar T.B. Mudd and Thelma F. Pullin Mudd in Medford, Ore. Carol is formerly of Dardanelle. She enjoyed planning celebrations, making floral arrangements, fishing, playing dice and dominoes. She loved to travel, go to casinos as well as resale shops. She loved to dance and she loved people. Most important ...

Obituary: Helen WhiteDANVILLE — Helen Louise Elmore White, 92, of Belleville passed away Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2014. She was born on May 10, 1922, in the Sugar Grove Community (Logan County) to the late R.R. and Bea Elmore. She married L.O. White Jr. on Jan. 16, 1943, and they had five children. She is preceded in death by her husband; five brothers; three sisters; and a daughter-in-law, Lois White. She is survived by her children and their spouses, Paul (Judy) of Sun...

Obituary: Atha LottDARDANELLE — Atha Ruth Lott, 91, of Dardanelle died Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014, at Stella Manor Nursing Home in Russellville. She was born July 12, 1923, in Havana to the late Melvin and Elvie Mason Apple. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Carl Lott; two brothers, Jack Apple and Johnny Apple; and two sisters, Vera Brewer and Grace Nuckles. Survivors include several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be today from 10-10:45 a.m. a...

Obituary: Lou AdamsLou Adams, 80, of Russellville died Monday, Nov. 3, 2014, at Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home in Russellville. The daughter of Noel and Maxine VanDover, she was born Nov. 24, 1933, in Plainview. She was a graduate of Plainview-Rover High School, Arkansas Tech University and the University of Arkansas, majoring in home economics. Lou and Travis Adams were married on Aug. 28, 1955. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Travis Adams of Ru...

Obituary: Acel HamiltonATKINS — Acel “Raymond” Hamilton Jr., 52, passed away Nov. 18, 2014, after a year-long battle with cancer. Raymond was born Nov. 19, 1961, in Star City to Carolyn and Acel Hamilton Sr. He served in the Air National Guard from February 1980 to February 1986. He was an ordained minister with Evangelistic Fellowship. Raymond pastored at Thompson Chapel in Appleton for three years sharing God’s message. He also owned Hamilton Construction and enjo...

Obituary: Johnnie LongDANVILLE — Johnnie V. Long, 92, of Yuba City, Calif., formerly of Danville, passed away Monday, Nov. 17, 2014, in Yuba City, Calif. She was born Jan. 22, 1922, in Danville to the late Doke H. and Lessie Faye Pool Reynolds. She was a member of the Danville First Baptist Church and a retired payroll clerk for Nestle’s. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She is preceded in death by her sons, Ronnie and Steve Long; sisters, Laverne Sneed and...

Obituary: Terry DavisTerry G. Davis, 56, of Russellville, formerly of Springfield and Chillicothe, Ill., died Monday, Nov. 17, 2014, at the Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home in Russellville. The son of Henry H. Marbold and Lola J. Marbold, he was born Aug. 30, 1958, in Springfield, Ill. He married Beth Chenowith on Sept. 3, 1981, at Springfield, Ill. He was a professional barber and wrestling coach. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp and member of ...

Obituary: Mavis Van DusenMavis Evangeline Van Dusen was born and died on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2014, in Little Rock to Jimi and Terah Van Dusen (McDonald) of Russellville. Although her time on this Earth was short, she will always be loved and missed by her family. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandmother, Barbara Flurry. She is survived by her parents; her brother, Zachary Lawson-Clyde Van Dusen; three sisters, Brittany Elizabeth Crow, Lauren Nicole McDonal...

Obituary: Burt BryanBurt Bryan, 89, of Russellville died Monday, Nov. 17, 2014, at Baptist Hospital in Little Rock. He was born May 11, 1925, in Russellville to George and Francis Bryan. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Virginia Beth Bryan; one daughter, Louise Hogan; three brothers; and three sisters. Survivors include two sons; Wayne Bryan of Russellville and Harold Bryan and wife Delores of Russellville; three grandchildren, Brent Hogan, Scot...

Obituary: J.D. WattsATKINS — Jesse Donald “J.D.” Watts, 77, formerly of Hector, passed away Oct. 11, 2014, in Merced, Calif. He was born Aug. 28, 1937, in Witts Springs, son of the late Alf and Edna Watts. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife of 48 years, Louise Watts; son, Roger James; and a great-grandson, Brendon Willfond. He is survived by a brother, Ronnie Watts; three sisters, Judie Sexton, Jean Burris and Bonita Embry; five daughters, Linda Lucero...

Obituary: Helen WhiteDANVILLE — Helen Louise Elmore White, 92, of Belleville passed away Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2014. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in her name to a charity of your choice. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, at WYC Church of Christ. Burial will be at Havana Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21, at the funeral home. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. Online guestbook and co...

Obituary: Sheldon TrammellDARDANELLE — Sheldon Cole Trammell, 20, of Dardanelle died Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014. He was born May 24, 1994, at Danville to Jeffrey Lynn Trammell and Cynthia Diann Wells. He was a 2012 graduate of Dardanelle High School and a member of the United States Air Force. He loved listening to music, working out and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ray and Helen Trammell. Survivors include his mother, Cindi W...

Obituary: Troy ForrestDARDANELLE — Troy Lee Forrest, 77, of Plainview died Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014, at his home. He was born Nov. 29, 1936, at Kingston to the late Charlie Glee and Carl Dean Downen Forrest. He attended the Plainview First Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Donna Bolton Forrest of Plainview; children, Mitchell and Marilyn Forrest of Plainview, Douglas and Sharon Forrest of Plainview, Denise of Dardanelle; grandchildren, Kelly Forrest and wife...